Legal Opinion
Waratuke v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided January 23, 1997PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PELLEGRINI, Judge.
Frances Waratuke (Claimant) petitions for review of the order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) affirming the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) which dismissed Claimant’s reinstatement petition as untimely pursuant to Section 413(a) of the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act).1
Claimant suffered a work-related injury on December 16, 1986, while employed with Handee Marts (Employer). After a period of total disability, Claimant was able to return to work and her benefits were modified to partial disability benefits. By order dated July 14, 1988, the…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Blackwell v. Com. State Ethics Com'nSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
- McCloskey v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
- August v. StasakSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
- Byard F. Brogan, Inc. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal BoardCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1994
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3Cited by6 opinions
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